Leaflet DOCETAXEL GSK 20mg / 1ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Indicated for: cancer
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: docetaxel (taxane antineoplastic)
ATC: L01CD02 (Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents | Plant alkaloids and other natural products | Taxanes)
This medicine may affect fertility.
Dose adjustment may be needed in liver disease.
Handle with special care.
Effective contraception is required during treatment.
Do not use this medicine while breastfeeding.
Do not use this medicine during pregnancy.
This medicine may affect the liver.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may lower blood cell counts.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Stop taking the medicine and seek urgent medical help if a severe rash occurs.
Docetaxel is a chemotherapy drug used for the treatment of various types of cancer, including breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. It belongs to the taxane class and works by inhibiting cell division, preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells.
The medication is administered intravenously, usually as part of a specific regimen, under the supervision of an oncologist. It is effective in reducing tumor size and prolonging patient survival.
Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, neutropenia, and, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions. Close monitoring is essential during treatment.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with Docetaxel. This medication must be administered exclusively in controlled environments, such as hospitals.
General data about DOCETAXEL GSK 20mg / 1ml
- Substance: docetaxel
- Date of last drug list: 01-07-2013
- Commercial code: W57795001
- Concentration: 20mg / 1ml
- Pharmaceutical form: concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: generic
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
Pharmaceutical forms available for docetaxel
Concentrations available for docetaxel
- 10mg/ml
- 120mg/6ml
- 160mg/8ml
- 20mg
- 20mg/0.5ml
- 20mg/1ml
- 20mg/ml
- 40mg/ml
- 80mg
- 80mg/2ml
- 80mg/4ml